I wanted a Seven when I first saw one in the 1950's. I then became convinced I had to have one after driving a series 3 around Regents Park in the 1970's. However with a growing family and work commitments it took until 1992 to achieve my goal. 

I bought a 1989 Cosworth BDR HPC in 1992. Reputed to be Justin Bells car, the log book was in another name, apparently his sponsor. Someone has confirmed he remembers Justin having a similar car so it may be true.

The car stayed largely original until 2002. The only major upgrades until this time were to fit a dry sump. Then in 2002 upgradeisis struck with a vengeance.

I completely stripped the car and sent the engine to Roger King with the instruction "give me 220 bhp".  After a moments thought Roger responded "let me think about it and I will ring you back".  After a few days and not hearing anything I thought he had forgotten.  I was wrong!  He rang back saying  having given it great thought he would rise to the challenge.  In the meantime I derusted the chassis, applied liberal amounts of paint, fitted new shock absorbers, springs, wide track suspension, quick rack and rebuilt the car to a rolling chassis awaiting the engine.  Roger duly phoned to inform me the engine was ready and this was refitted without delay. 

This is the car prior to upgraditis...

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and this it now (July 2004)